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AAI a Power-Flo Technologies Company Automation Training Series

Presents:
Introduction to SIEMENS Step 7 TIA Portal “Professional”
PLC Programming

The latest release of Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, is a powerful and tightly integrated software
solution for automation and provides a feature-rich programming environment for the latest
Siemens programmable logic controllers. The TIA Portal version of Step 7 offers a refined user
interface, extended drag-and-drop functionality, and simple and powerful library management
for reusable logic.

Class Overview:

This class is for the programmer who will be using

Siemens Step 7 “TIA Portal” for the first time, or for
those looking to refresh their skills on the TIA Portal
basics. Topics include PLC programming, hardware
configuration, diagnostics, and networking basics.

The Introduction to Step 7 TIA Portal course includes

program development using Siemens
S7-300 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Step 7 TIA Portal software. The training is
approximately 60 percent lecture and 40 percent hands-on practical application. The course
goal is to quickly bring the skilled PLC programmer up to speed with programming methods,
software features, and strategies. The training format is primarily interactive and seeks to
engage students and answer their application specific questions. Instructors will also be
available to discuss applications during periodic training breaks and at the close of each daily
session.
Students will leave with a working knowledge of Step 7 TIA Portal and the ability to create a
functional project in Step 7 by configuring automation hardware and creating a PLC program.
Students are also provided with printed copies of all training slides and labs, a certificate of
completion, and a hardcover copy of Automating with SIMATIC S7-300 inside TIA Portal by
Hans Berger. Students also have the opportunity to meet their local AAI support personnel, and
are provided with contact information for post-training technical support from both AAI and
Siemens.

Certified Instructors:

This class is led by a Certified Siemens Technology Specialist for Factory Automation. AAI
factory certified engineers have extensive experience in industry and have demonstrated
knowledge of products and technologies through comprehensive hands-on and written testing.
Each trainer has been certified to possess the proven ability to design and implement
automation solutions while utilizing Siemens’ best practices.

Note: Students preparing to work with Step 7 “Classic” v5.5 development should instead
consider SIEMENS Introduction to Step 7 “Classic” PLC programming.

Select Syllabus Topics:

• Siemens S7 hardware overview

• Hardware & remote I/O configuration
• S7 PLC software structure
• PLC logic programming
• Writing re-usable functions
• Profibus and Profinet networking basics
• Controller memory layout
• Controller organization
• Using data blocks for data storage
 • Using watch tables to monitor and
modify variables
• Monitoring logic and program flow
• Using the cross-reference utility
• Hardware and software diagnostics

Prerequisites:

Students should have a basic

understanding of PLC programming,
including ladder logic, prior to enrolling in
this class.

Registration & Details:

Duration: 3 days from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, lunch is provided.

Cost: $1350 per student

Register: Contact your AAI a Power-Flo Technologies Company Salesperson

A purchase order or credit card is required for registration.

A 15% charge/invoice will be issued for cancellation with less than two days notice or “no-
shows”.